Join the conversation on the biggest shift in local democracy since independence. Have your say on putting local power in local hands. The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago shares the belief with the people of Trinidad and Tobago that local Government should be given more, rather than less, responsibility and authority.
It is recognized that participation is key to the development in any country. At the local level, participation of the community is integral to the growth of local communities. The Municipal Corporation does not go far enough to allow for the autonomy required at the regional level so that a community can effectively participate in decisions that closely affect their day to day lives. Beyond garbage collection, retaining walls and waterways, traffic and transport, community centers, empty lots and mosquitoes, there are other key decisions that need to be in the hand of communities. Since 1962, successive administrations have consulted with the public on the benefits of decentralization of government. Consistently, all these consultations have pointed to and have recommended stronger local governance.
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That completes the Local Government Reform Consultations! Thank you to all the burgesses, regional corporations and citizens who participated in the process.
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PM Dr. Keith Rowley speaks to the need for participatory democracy. "Let's get into a mindset of participating in the process." #TTLocalMatters
Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley is explaining the process going forward to pass proposed Local Government Reforms. "We will publish it and we will ask you to comment on the legislation." #TTLocalMatters
A resident suggests the building of community shelters under reform for the most vulnerable groups within the community. #TTLocalMatters
Just some of the Diego Martin burgesses lined up and ready to have their say. We have a full crowd here tonight! #TTLocalMatters
Minister Khan speaks to the need for personal responsibility among the electorate to build a sense of community and solve simpler issues plaguing burgesses #TTLocalMatters
A resident suggests establishing a personal development sector to have a permanent mechanism for public to interact with government. #TTLocalMatters
PM Dr Rowley emphasizes the need for accountability for Local Government to work, says that the proposed reforms are the first step towards more accountable corporations and officials #TTLocalMatters
Our panel tonight, L-R: Minister Khan, Prime Minister Dr. The Honourable Keith Rowley, and Minister in the Office of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs/Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister Stuart Young #TTLocalMatters
Prime Minister Dr. Rowley has joined us tonight at Diego Martin North Secondary School for the final consultation. #TTLocalMatters
"If you want your boundaries changed, now is the time to talk [...] Boundary changes will be fundamental to this reform process." - Minister Khan #TTLocalMatters
"Regional development planning is also an area we want to involve the corporations in." - Minister Khan #TTLocalMatters
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We've spent about $2b a year on social services for the past ten years, yet the poverty level is still the same. "The system of delivery is incompetent." - Minister Khan #TTLocalMatters
Minister Khan: "We want a system that provides some kind of executive authority for Councillors [...] "Councillor" should be a full-time job." #TTLocalMatters
We're live streaming on ttlocalmatters.com, as well as Channel 4 and Talk City 91.1 FM. Tune in NOW! #TTLocalMatters
Minister of Rural Development and Local Government Franklin Khan talks transformation and decentralisation here tonight at Diego Martin North Secondary. #TTLocalMatters
Diego Martin Regional Corporation Chair Katty Christopher welcomes everyone to the final Local Government Reform Consultation. #TTLocalMatters
Deputy Speaker Esmond Forde is joining us NOW at Diego Martin North Secondary? Are you tuned in?
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We're almost ready to kick off our final Local Government Reform Consultation in Diego Martin. Are you tuned in?
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The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago shares the belief with the people of Trinidad and Tobago that local Government should be given more, rathe
TONIGHT AT 6PM: We welcome Prime Minister Dr. The Honourable Keith Rowley to our final consultation in Diego Martin!
Tune into Channel 4, watch on ttlocalmatters.com, or listen live on Talk City 91.1 FM!
Let's talk local democracy! #TTLocalMatters
Thank you to Rio Claro and Mayaro for a rousing discussion of Local Government transformation!
Join us and Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley for our final consultation this Friday!
Can't attend? We'll be live on Channel 4, and Talk City 91.1 FM #TTLocalMatters
Our Q&A in Rio Claro is still going strong! Have any questions you'd like to ask at our final consultation this Friday? Send to [email protected] for your chance to be heard! #TTLocalMatters
Minister Khan envisions a customer service desk at each Regional Corporation and constituency office to guide burgesses accordingly, ensure better service for people coming to the Corporations for assistance. #TTLocalMatters
The floor is now open for Q&A! #TTLocalMatters
"The poverty level in Trinidad & Tobago in 2004 is the same as the poverty level in 2014." - Minister Khan #TTLocalMatters
Min Khan suggests a system of online audits to streamline and make auditing and accountability processes quicker, more detailed. #TTLocalMatters
"When you spend public money you have a responsibility to be accountable to the people." - Minister Khan to local government officials #TTLocalMatters
LISTEN LIVE on Talk City 91.1 FM now as we chat with Rio Claro & Mayaro residents about Local Government Reform! #TTLocalMatters
Minister of Rural Development & Local Government Franklin Khan. Tonight in Rio Claro, we're talking autonomy, devolution of power, and greater control for communities and regional corporations. Are you tuned in? #ttlocalmatters
A cross-section of our crowd tonight. Among our guests are Agriculture Minister Clarence Rambharat, MP Rushton Paray, and Councillor Kyron James #TTLocalMatters
We'll be starting in a few minutes in Rio Claro. Are you tuned into Talk City 91.1 FM? #TTLocalMatters
TOMORROW: Join us at Rio Claro East Secondary and let's talk local power.
Can't attend? Listen live on Talk City 91.1 FM #TTLocalMatters
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And we've wrapped our 12th Local Government Reform Consultation. Thanks for joining us tonight in St Joseph for a lively discussion on local democracy!
Stay tuned to our website and don't forget to check out our YouTube channel, TT Local Matters. #TTLocalMatters
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"If you are empowered, you have to be accountable. You have to be transparent. You have to be honest. And you have to understand that you are in charge of the people's money." A resident in Siparia raised a concern with Minister of Rural Development and Local Government Franklin Khan about corruption. Hear what the Minister had to say about eradicating corruption within Local Government. #TTLocalMatters
This Sangre Grande resident was passionate about employment and development opportunities for rural youth. Here's what he had to say.
Last month in Preysal, Minister Franklin Khan spoke to Couva, Tabaquite and Talparo residents about the strides that Tobago has made in Local Government Reform, and how it's made life easier for Tobagonians. #TTLocalMatters
At yesterday's consultation in San Juan, many residents wanted to know how local government reform would benefit local and community contractors. Here's what Minister Franklin Khan had to say last month in Preysal on opportunities for local contractors #TTLocalMatters
"The forces of economics do not discriminate politically." Here's what Minister Franklin Khan had to say in Siparia about the role of politics in RURAL DEVELOPMENT and how EVERYONE can benefit from Local Government Reform #TTLocalMatters Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government Siparia Regional Corporation
On the issue of ACCOUNTABILITY, here are some questions brought up by the public and what the Prime Minister and Minister Franklin Khan had to say, at our previous consultations. #TTlocalmatters
Ministry of Rural Development and Local Gover
Ministry of Rural Development and Local GovernmentHigh Commission for Jamaica, Port of Spain
[email protected] - 2 Newbold Street, Port of SpainCaribbean Epidemiology Centre (CAREC)
#16-18 Jamaica Blvd Federation Park St Clair, Port of SpainHorticultural Society of Trinidad & Tobago
Lady Chancellor Road, St. Clair P.O. Box 252, Port of SpainTrinidad & Tobago Music Company Limited
47 Long Circular Road,, Saint JamesTrinidad & Tobago Creative Industries Company
47 Long Circular Road, St James, Port of SpainFrance in Trinidad and Tobago - Ambassade de
7 Mary Street, St. Clair, Port of SpainMinistry of Design Trinidad and Tobago
Queens Park Savannah West, Port of SpainEmbajada De Guatemala En Trinidad Y Tobago
REGENTS TOWER, REGENTS, WESTMOORINGS, PISO 7, APARTAMENTO 701, Port of SpainEmbajada de la República Argentina en Trinida
#11 Maraval Rd. Tatil Building. 4th Floor, Port of SpainEmbajada de España en Trinidad y Tobago - Emb
TATIL Building, 7th floor. 11 Maraval Road, Port of Spain
Ministry of Rural Development and Local Gover
Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government